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Living the MLK legacy with service to homeless veterans
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Students representing the IUPUI Black Student Union with other volunteers from the university’s Black Faculty and Staff Council will answer that…
HVAF partners with Midwest Food Bank
Oftentimes, veterans come to HVAF with nothing but the clothes on their back and entering a new year is no different. To help, Midwest Food Bank is partnering with HVAF for the first time to supply over 4000 pounds of…
A meal makes a difference
For a third year, the Ernie Pyle VFW Post 1120 in Indianapolis served a big Thanksgiving meal for veterans at HVAF. “We are honored to continue this tradition during the holidays,” says Cloyce Cornett, Post Commander. “It makes me feel…
A homeless vet dishes up warm meals
Reggie O., 57, entered the Marines with a passion for cooking and a long resume working at restaurants. When he finished his military service in 1975, Reggie came home, married in Nashville, Tennessee, had one child, bought a house and,…
40,000 Pounds of Giving teams up with HVAF
Bring canned and packaged food to the annual Circle of Lights Celebration downtown on Monument Circle on 11/29 for collection by 40,000 Pounds of Giving for veterans at HVAF. HVAF staffers will be along the Circle to collect your canned…
Former soldier looks back on World War II experience as just another day in life
Woodrow Hairl It’s the duffle bag Sgt. First Class Woodrow Hairl used when he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He still uses it today. Ask the 87-year-old Greenville, Mississippi man about his war-time experiences and he’ll…
Associated Builders and Contractors Renovate Garage at Loyd House
HVAF was fortunate to have contractors from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) volunteer to remodel the garage at HVAF’s Loyd House. Randen Miller, HVAF’s maintenance director, commented on how valuable this will be. “This will be a much needed…
HVAF named Simons Bitzer & Associates Contest Winner
We received some exciting news at HVAF! Simons Bitzer & Associates, a locally owned and operated accounting firm in Indianapolis, named HVAF as their winner in their local charity contest. Simons Bitzer was looking for new charities to support and…
IndyCar community to kick-start veterans projects to benefit HVAF
The IndyCar community will honor HVAF veterans this month with a service project that includes hosting several area donation drives (canned good and hygiene items) now through November 9. On November 9, IndyCar crew members and staff will take part in a…
Help HVAF welcome veterans like Ken with open arms this fall
When HVAF welcomed Ken N. in August, he had nothing. The U.S. Army veteran let alcohol get the best of him. He went from traveling the world with the Army to working full time at several different jobs to being completely homeless with…